According to a McKinsey report, existing buildings account for around 7 per cent of global CO2 emissions. In Hong Kong, a recent study found that because of its unique, high-density, built environment ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong plummets towards bottom of press freedom ranking
Hong Kong, a regional media hub for both international and local media, has been steadily slipping down the table under Chinese rule. In the last year alone it has plunged 68 places to 148th, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong virtual banks target billion-dollar wealth management fees as HSBC, Chinese banks slip up
That is double the volume at the end of 2019, underscoring the potential in the business through digital platforms. Hong Kong's multimillionaire population dropped 15 per cent last year as stock ... ( read original story ...)
As world tourism starts to recover, where does that leave Hong Kong?
A McKinsey report on China tourism agreed that Chinese tourists ... we lack any plausible force to bring life back to our tourism economies. Meanwhile, here in Hong Kong, the very lifeblood of our ... ( read original story ...)
Where in the world do Chinese travellers feel safest?
More Chinese media attention on outbreaks in Hong Kong and on the mainland and fewer stories about ... Chinese travellers want to collect moments, not thingsLatest McKinsey survey indicate that ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s next leader John Lee vows to restore business hub
Hong Kong's next leader unveiled a manifesto on April 29 vowing to restore the business hub to its former glory but would not be drawn on when the city might discard zero-COVID controls that have left ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong to ease quarantine period for passenger aircrew to 3 days from May 1, provide more hotel rooms for isolation purposes
Hong Kong’s flagship carrier Cathay Pacific Airways welcomed the eased requirements, saying it would resume more passenger and cargo flights. Denise Tsang is an award-winning journalist, with her ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s leadership candidate pledges to save city’s competitiveness
HONG KONG, April 29 (Reuters) - Hong Kong's sole candidate to become ... reaching billions of people worldwide every day. Reuters provides business, financial, national and international news to ... ( read original story ...)
Superloop takes in $140m from Hong Kong, Singapore asset selloff
The sale of Superloop (Hong Kong) Limited and select assets from Superloop (Singapore ... "Our intent remains to deploy this capital to grow the business aggressively, across all three market segments ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong-South Korea economic ties set for a ‘boost’ under world’s largest trade pact
Trade between South Korea and Hong Kong is expected to accelerate if the city successfully joins the RCEP trade pact, despite recent concern over its anti-pandemic controls and political situation. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong actor Kenneth Tsang dies in quarantine hotel
Veteran Hong Kong actor Kenneth Tsang has died while in a COVID-19 quarantine hotel in the southern Chinese city, local media reported. ( read original story ...)
Businesses in Hong Kong hopeful for ‘fresh start’ with a new leader
Chief executive hopeful John Lee will be the sole candidate in the running at the May 8 election. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
China’s Full Truck Alliance pauses $1 billion Hong Kong listing – sources
Plans by Full Truck Alliance Co Ltd, China's 'Uber for trucks', to raise $1 billion in a Hong Kong listing this year have been paused as a Chinese cybersecurity regulator has yet to announce findings ... ( read original story ...)
HKEX posts biggest quarterly profit drop in five years as IPOs and stock trading dry up amid Hong Kong’s Covid-19 slump
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) reported its biggest decline in quarterly earnings in more than five years, as the city's stock market operator posted an investment loss, while a ... ( read original story ...)